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bundybluedog		#1 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 4:10:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 18/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 897		When fitting a VP SS engine to a HX can you run any turbo pattern tranny/gearbox like the VN V8 engine or will there be ECU problems? Dan
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HK1837		#2 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 5:37:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 557 time(s) in 532 post(s)		VN and VP engines are basically the same, so you can run any box you want. Just need the in-line speed sensor from Kalmaker that outputs 2 pulses per rev for the ECU and cruise control. When you get the engine make sure you get the cruise control bits as
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commodorenut		#3 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 5:49:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Yeah, VN & VP are fine. Its VR onwards autos that suffer the ECU issues with gearbox swaps. Cheers, Mick _______________________________________________________________ A lot of people aim to achieve nothing in life - and have amazing accurac
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commodorenut		#4 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 5:49:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Yeah, VN & VP are fine. It's VR onwards autos that suffer the ECU issues with gearbox swaps. Cheers, Mick _______________________________________________________________ A lot of people aim to achieve nothing in life - and have amazing accura
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bundybluedog		#5 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 7:45:45 PM(UTC)
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mmazz30		#6 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:05:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 282		I've never taken notice of what the WB-VK cruise stalk/switches looked like. I'm in the middle of fitting the VN cruise module,VS module cable(shorter) and brake switches,but thinking what stalk/switch to use? I fitted the HZ column and stalk to my HJ
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mmazz30		#7 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:05:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 282		Ive never taken notice of what the WB-VK cruise stalk/switches looked like. Im in the middle of fitting the VN cruise module,VS module cable(shorter) and brake switches,but thinking what stalk/switch to use? I fitted the HZ column and stalk to my HJ co
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HK1837		#8 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:10:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 557 time(s) in 532 post(s)		There is no cruise stalk on a WB. Just a button on the pot. They do fit straight on. If you look at the schematics for VN-VP cruise it's just buttons ie activate, up & down. SO if you use the WB activate switch you just need two more buttons on the dash Edited by user Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:13:08 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified
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HK1837		#9 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:10:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 557 time(s) in 532 post(s)		There is no cruise stalk on a WB. Just a button on the pot. They do fit straight on. If you look at the schematics for VN-VP cruise its just buttons ie activate, up & down. SO if you use the WB activate switch you just need two more buttons on the dash f Edited by user Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:13:08 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified
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commodorenut		#10 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:38:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		The VC/VH/VK/WB cruise switch is no good with VN cruise. I'm actually going through this at the moment with a VN 5L/T5 into a VB. VN cruise needs on/off (latching action) as well as the +/- (momentary action) buttons. VR onwards achieve a latching
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commodorenut		#11 Posted : Saturday, 12 July 2008 10:38:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		The VC/VH/VK/WB cruise switch is no good with VN cruise. Im actually going through this at the moment with a VN 5L/T5 into a VB. VN cruise needs on/off (latching action) as well as the +/- (momentary action) buttons. VR onwards achieve a latching a
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mmazz30		#12 Posted : Sunday, 13 July 2008 2:15:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 282		Byron,thats why i never noticed a cruise stalk on WB...lol Mick i originally thought about VS/VT type as well but like you said it needs an ON/OFF switch as the BCM does the switching. Had a look today at the wreckers and a few of the jap cars had a s
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HK1837		#13 Posted : Sunday, 13 July 2008 7:20:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 557 time(s) in 532 post(s)		Why don't you use the factory HJ headlight dipper switch on the floor for the latching on/off switch and Magna paddle for the up/down? _______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the F
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HK1837		#14 Posted : Sunday, 13 July 2008 7:20:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 557 time(s) in 532 post(s)		Why dont you use the factory HJ headlight dipper switch on the floor for the latching on/off switch and Magna paddle for the up/down? _______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fo
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mmazz30		#15 Posted : Monday, 14 July 2008 6:02:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 282		Good thinking Byron! I originally used the dipper to activate my TCC pre EFI....so its sits lonely and unloved at the moment. cheers...mario
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